1. Clinic for 6-2, 5-1, and Passing
There will be a volleyball clinic on September 14, 2008 from 12.30 PM - 3.30 PM. The coach will be Chris Dupuis. He will be focusing on 6-2 and 5-1 rotations as well as passing. There will be a cap of 18 participants and preferences will be given to those players that will be trying out for Intermediate Division for the first time. People interested in participating must sign up via email to secretary@cbvolleyball.net no later than September 7, 2008. The cost will be $7 per participant and then $3 for each regular session played on that day.
2. Indoor Volleyball Season and Welcome Back Pizza Party
The 2008-2009 indoor volleyball season begins on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Amigos School at 100 Putnam Avenue in Cambridge, MA. There will be a Pizza Party to welcome back old friends and to greet new members. Pizzas will arrive at 2:45 PM and 5:30 PM. We ask that you arrive by the times listed below to register and have some pizza:
- Advanced: 12:15 PM (cut-off is 12:45 PM)
- Intermediate: 3:00 PM (cut-off is 3:30 PM)
- Recreational: 5:45 PM (cut-off is 6:15 PM)
3. Registration!
To expedite the registration process and to maintain a better record-keeping system, we request that all members register online at http://www.cbvolleyball.net/form.php. We kindly request that you print the form and bring it (and your CBVA membership and insurance fees -- see below) to your first day of play.
If you are forming a team for the Advanced Division, please remember to submit your completed roster via e-mail to secretary@cbvolleyball.net no later than September 21, 2008.
4. Membership and Insurance Fees
The following fees will be collected on the first day of play, including:
- CBVA Membership Fee: $10 (includes first session)
- Insurance Fee: $10 (Please note that there is no insurance fee for NAGVA members who provide proof of current registration on the first day of play. CBVA will not register members for NAGVA this year.)
- First Session of Play: $7
- Second Session of Play on the Same Day: $3
- Guest Fee: $10 (This fee is for those people who do not wish to become a member of CBVA. An individual may only be a guest twice per season. After two times, the individual must become a member of CBVA.)
5. Ratings
Ratings for Advanced and Intermediate will take place on September 21st and September 28th. The ratings process is mandatory for anyone who would like to play in the Advanced and Intermediate divisions. You must attend both of these Sundays to be rated (unless otherwise instructed by the Ratings Group). Unrated members are permitted to play in the Advanced and Intermediate division until the end of ratings. For more information, please refer to the CBVA Ratings Guidelines and the CBVA Ratings Form.
6. Last Day for Outdoor Volleyball
The CBVA outdoor permit in the Fens expires on Thursday, September 4, 2008 and this will be our last day for outdoor play.
7. Memorial Fund for David Hildebrandt
David Hildebrandt, the former Newbury College volleyball coach who was to start coaching at Elms College this season, drowned Sunday near Albany, N.H., after he fell into the Swift River. He was 29.
A memorial fund for David has been set up for people to make donations to help defray funeral costs. You may send a check to:
David W. Hildebrandt Fund
C/O Bank of America
210 Berkeley St.
Boston, MA 02116
Account# 004621409620
Imporant: On the check, please include the account number – 004621409620 Checks may also be dropped off in person at this branch.
